How to travel from Cardiff to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Cardiff and Norwich is around 398km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cardiff to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £365($435)
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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Norwich.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Norwich Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance398km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £365 ($435).

The distance between Cardiff and Norwich is around 398km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Cardiff and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Norwich is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £365 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Norwich. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cardiff to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Cardiff and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cardiff and Norwich. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cardiff to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

National Express run regular bus services between Cardiff and Norwich. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Norwich is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Norwich. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and Norwich. The distance is around 398km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

How do I get from Cardiff to Norwich

Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Norwich

Transport options from Cardiff to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
£365($435)
hourly844km (524 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane5h 15m
£125($145)
every 2 hours1,023km (635 miles)
Train
3h 55m
£120($145)
hourly424km (263 miles)
Bus
7h 5m
£17($20)
5 times a day429km (267 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£46($54)
on demand398km (248 miles)

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Airports near Norwich

The following major airports near Norwich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Norwich
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Norwich
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Norwich